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level 1 Goalkeeping is all about the basics -footwork, handling, set position and goalkeeper awareness. For me this is the most important part of a young goalkeepers development and should be focused on, repeated and corrected at all times. Without the basic building blocks where can we go next, get this right and the goalkeeper will feel confident at every level.
Narrowing the Angle
When narrowing the angle the goalkeeper should be in line with the ball and the centre of the goal to give the best chance of covering the goal and making the target area for the striker as small as possible. As well as being in line with the ball the young goalkeeper needs to learn how far down the line to come to pressure the ball.
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key points
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Common Problems
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Starting position in relation to the ball
Body position when moving into line with the ball
Set position as the player strikes the ball
Prepare the hands and decide how to catch the ball or how to save
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Not in line with the ball when the striker shoots
To far down the line and can be lobbed
Still on the move when the ball is struck. In this situation the goalkeeper will find it hard to save left or right when moving forward as they are off balance.
Inappropriate choice of technique to deal with the shot
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Drill
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Narrowing the angle / moving into line
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Narrowing the angle / moving into line - advanced
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Dealing with the 1 V 1
Dealing with a 1V1 situation whent he attacked is through on goal the goalkeeper has 2 main priorities:
The goalkeepers body position should be on the front foot in anticipation of the through ball. The goalkeeper should look to advance when the ball is out of the attackers feet(shooting distance) putting the onus on the attacker while watching for miss control as their chance to attack the ball. By delaying and staying as big for as long as possible will also give defenders a chance to recover towards the goal or even win the ball from the attackers.
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Key Points
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Outcomes
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Starting position in relation to the ball
Assess the through ball
Advance when the ball is out of the attackers feet - positive - move quickly, then carefully.
Delay, stay big, put onus on an attacker.
Look to force the attacker wide.
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Agility, balance and coordination
Communication
Decision making
Technical aspects of goalkeeping
Angles and distance
Problem solving
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Drill
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1V1 technique - Part A
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1V1 technique - Part B
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